tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post5745456671743819498..comments2020-06-06T23:07:52.664-07:00Comments on Karen's Kitchen Stories: Bran Bread with Dates and Toasted WalnutsKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-58737779037804344942016-06-20T03:16:40.194-07:002016-06-20T03:16:40.194-07:00Thank you Karen. Will try this and let you know!Thank you Karen. Will try this and let you know!Foodiliciousnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887907711645548132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-31952506335131660952016-06-19T13:55:20.252-07:002016-06-19T13:55:20.252-07:00Your beautiful bread looks like it has the perfect...Your beautiful bread looks like it has the perfect crumb...not easy with lots of bran added, plus love the dates instead of raisins and it has gorgeous color on the crust. Just lovely!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-11429604896359027562016-06-19T13:45:21.197-07:002016-06-19T13:45:21.197-07:00I think the idea for soaking them was to keep them...I think the idea for soaking them was to keep them from absorbing too much water from the bread while baking. They didn&#39;t seem to soften from the water. You could probably skip that step and be just fine. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-52691808713982142052016-06-19T05:43:34.295-07:002016-06-19T05:43:34.295-07:00Thanks for the simple, beautiful load recipe. I wa...Thanks for the simple, beautiful load recipe. I was wondering though if the walnuts don&#39;t lose their crunch if you soak them.Foodiliciousnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887907711645548132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-64660297397464096952016-06-18T13:11:34.504-07:002016-06-18T13:11:34.504-07:00Hi Lien, I actually used &quot;regular&quot; whole...Hi Lien, I actually used &quot;regular&quot; whole wheat. Thanks so much for such kind encouragement!! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-70187824434243429552016-06-18T03:44:55.142-07:002016-06-18T03:44:55.142-07:00A wonderful loaf, it looks so light in colour!! Di...A wonderful loaf, it looks so light in colour!! Did you use white whole wheat? (I wish that would be available here) or is that because you used oat bran? You say you didn&#39;t get the lift you liked, but your loaf really looks airy and well risen to me.Love the dates in it (I&#39;m thinking dried figs now as well) Well done!<br />Lienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07355494414772149750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-69474084827388212962016-06-17T21:20:26.498-07:002016-06-17T21:20:26.498-07:00They were weren&#39;t they Tanna? All we need is t...They were weren&#39;t they Tanna? All we need is tie dye! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-15506065223528421882016-06-17T21:19:23.659-07:002016-06-17T21:19:23.659-07:00All we need are Earth Shoes. Right? Thanks so much...All we need are Earth Shoes. Right? Thanks so much Katie! I&#39;m with you on the wine and cheese. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-59446139019316041902016-06-17T21:18:37.152-07:002016-06-17T21:18:37.152-07:00I finally succumbed to the Pinterest &quot;long pi...I finally succumbed to the Pinterest &quot;long pin&quot; thing. I resisted forever. Thanks Cathy! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-49304146727324046722016-06-17T16:40:43.966-07:002016-06-17T16:40:43.966-07:00Looks like a nice rise and crumb to me and doubly ...Looks like a nice rise and crumb to me and doubly so when you know all that whole wheat flour topped with bran. <br />I think I even wrote any dried fruit but it was only reading yours that blue berries came into my head. Must bake this again!<br />Hippies, yes those were the days.MyKitchenInHalfCupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321041059604871286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-31890799735065823092016-06-17T10:12:05.332-07:002016-06-17T10:12:05.332-07:00I remember those days - I never did get into the w...I remember those days - I never did get into the wheat germ... Your bread looks delicious - and perfect with red wine and cheese. I think I have a one-track mind LOLKatie Zellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498599461583826030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-54838490431794822762016-06-17T04:47:36.841-07:002016-06-17T04:47:36.841-07:00I think you got a great rise for a whole grain loa...I think you got a great rise for a whole grain loaf. I bet the combination of dates and walnuts was really good. I really like the collage. I need to borrow that idea. :)Cathy (Bread Experience)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15302005516293423749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-76681228255641381232016-06-16T19:06:50.143-07:002016-06-16T19:06:50.143-07:00Thank you Kelly! I actually do use a serrated brea...Thank you Kelly! I actually do use a serrated bread knife. It&#39;s a Forschner and I love it. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-46175870911999146262016-06-16T19:05:14.517-07:002016-06-16T19:05:14.517-07:00You and Karen make me very happy! You and Karen make me very happy! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-8017390817795271642016-06-16T19:04:53.922-07:002016-06-16T19:04:53.922-07:00Thanks Karen!Thanks Karen!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-5691078246945888532016-06-16T19:04:36.226-07:002016-06-16T19:04:36.226-07:00I know what you mean. I have a very long list of t...I know what you mean. I have a very long list of things I need to do! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682070338780643299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-21557837295907964002016-06-16T16:06:00.086-07:002016-06-16T16:06:00.086-07:00Your crumb is so beautiful!! I am wondering if I ...Your crumb is so beautiful!! I am wondering if I need to start slicing with a chef knife instead of a serrated bread knife to make my slices look prettier. I love the way your center slash looks and the color is just gorgeous.hobby baker Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734828549763197439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-41260618350636753582016-06-16T12:51:18.392-07:002016-06-16T12:51:18.392-07:00It looks perfect!!
And Karen Baking Soda is righ...It looks perfect!! <br /><br />And Karen Baking Soda is right. Loft in ww is notoriously difficult. At least it is for me.<br /><br />Great idea to add dates!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818302133113874649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-33825562893695982492016-06-16T12:11:41.597-07:002016-06-16T12:11:41.597-07:00Loft in ww is notoriously difficult I think. Still...Loft in ww is notoriously difficult I think. Still your bread totally looks lofty and airy. Love the dates in itKaren Baking Sodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648275442628223581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524738745087776965.post-21368394413187153062016-06-16T07:50:17.265-07:002016-06-16T07:50:17.265-07:00Looks pretty tasty to me! I think the lift is ha...Looks pretty tasty to me! I think the lift is hard with whole wheat, so taste takes the front seat, which is not a bad thing at all! <br /><br />I need to start baking bread again.... I need to do this, to do that, I need a day with more hours. many more... (sigh)SallyBRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00590630253354085944noreply@blogger.com